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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,139.03, 226,511.51 and 88,687.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,139.03, 226,511.51 and 88,687.53 is: 122,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,139.03 : 226,511.51 = 88,687.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,139.03/226,511.51 = 88,687.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,139.03x = 226,511.51 × 88,687.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,139.03x = 20,088,745,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,088,745,895.03/164,139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,388.60

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